We all have experienced depression from time to time and thankfully, we often are able to come out of it with our will and little help from friends and family. But the term clinical depression is something can that needs extensive medical treatment from an expert psychiatrist. Let’s check out the risks of the same if it is left untreated.

1.
Suicide

The
most feared risk of untreated depression is suicide. It includes
having suicidal thought as well. Many individuals start looking for
ways to end their life, or might also picture them carrying it out
too. Though being involved in violence is somewhat rare, severely
depressed individuals can cause harm to others as well, if they are
provoked or evoked.

2.
Self Injury

Several
individuals engage in self-injury in order to cope with their
depression. It includes hitting head on the walls or hard surfaces,
burning, clawing, skinning, cutting or ingesting some toxic
substance. In such cases, even when some individual is not actually
considering suicide, these harmful activities can result in severe
injury or even death, accidentally.

3.
Addiction

It
is not uncommon to find people drink or smoke or even take drugs to
cope up with their depression. For clinical depression, this
addiction becomes even worse. Such individuals try to subdue their
consciousness with substance abuse. This, in turn, can bring many
medical threats to them. In many cases, its overuse has been found to
lead towards death and deterioration of health.

4.
Poor Performance

As
depression makes people drenched out of energy, make them unable to
focus or even perform the capability, it is almost inevitable to find
its result in everyday life. Let it be academic or workplace
performance, the results often are too poor as compared to normal.

5.
Reckless Behavior

Depression
might make people let their guards down, as they are not certain they
want a better tomorrow. These individuals might engage in action
without considering their consequences. It includes reckless driving,
doing dangerous recreational activities, etc.

6.
Relationship Issues

Depression
deteriorates personal relations the most. It causes rifts, fights,
hopelessness in a relationship and affects their family’s mental
health as well. For married people, it can lead to even separation or
divorce. When such individuals also have children, it dis-balance
their growth and emotional health drastically.

7.
Poor Health

Depression
leads to many health complications, some directly and some
indirectly. For instance, insomnia and fatigue directly result from
depression and long term depression can give rise to weight gain,
high cholesterol and other complications.

Can
Depression Be Cured With Timely Treatment

Thankfully,
yes! Treatment for depression includes sessions with expert
psychiatrists, group session, medicines and shock treatment in severe
cases.

On behalf of ILS Hospitals, we would like every individual to evaluate their mental health once in a while, just like they do for their physical health. Remember, the depression is just a phase that can be overcome with help, modern medicines are more than capable of resolving it for good if it is availed at the right time.

Is there someone you know exhibiting strange behavior recently? Is your hunch telling you something might go wrong? Don’t ignore these warning signs as these could be warning symptoms of suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death all over the world. Thankfully, suicide is not an illness, and it is preventable with timely measures. Here we present a few tips suggested by psychiatrists to spot if someone is considering suicide.

Unpredictable mood – Periods of long-term sadness, severe mood swings, unexplainable rage or happiness is a very common symptom of severe mental depression and confusion, sometimes are closely associated with suicide. In such cases, the family should offer their support and encourage communication.

Change In Sleep Pattern – Due to a disturbed mind, it is often inevitable to have a disruptive sleeping pattern. It includes sleeping too much, or too little, sleeping multiple times in a day, and feeling lethargic even after adequate sleep.

Giving Away their possessions Or Money – Passing on their favorite possessions, or money that they still use or might need in the future is an alarming sign of suicidal tendency. The one receiving them or witnessing this, must consult and support the person immediately.

Bidding Goodbyes – Biding goodbyes either in person or through some nonverbal medium, in a way that appears they will never meet again is yet another alarming sign of suicidal tendency. The people involved in these farewells must make sure to keep an eye on them.

Withdrawing From Peers – If someone is suddenly withdrawing from their peers, who otherwise love to stay among people is a sign of severe depression. It should be noted by close friends and offer encouragement for a positive approach.

Dangerous Or Self-Harming Actions – Reckless driving, engaging in dangerous recreational activities like bungee jumping and other activities that demonstrate the person no longer value their life should raise red flags immediately. The person should be confronted soon and helped to seek counseling from a psychiatrist.

Experiencing a recent trauma such as loss of a loved one due to divorce, diagnosis of an illness, and several other factors such as unemployment, financial crisis etc. are often the triggering factor for suicide. Almost 9 out of 10 people who eventually kill themselves gives a verbal or behavioral warning beforehand. By recognizing these symptoms and taking actions, the same can be prevented.

Since 2003, every 10th September has been observed as the World Suicide Prevention Day. It aims to encourage people with suicidal tendencies to seek help from their families, and friends. One should recognize these warning signs and address the society with this issue as a whole. In case you find these symptoms in any friends, family, neighbors, friend, or colleague, don’t hesitate to ask about their thoughts and recommend counseling and help.